Police Dispatcher

Job Description:

• This is a non-sworn, full-time, non-exempt position involving responsible administrative and technical work involving receiving calls directed to the Police Department, including requests for police services or information, and dispatching personnel and equipment for emergency service through the use of telephone, radio, computer, and other communications equipment on an assigned shift. Telecommunicators are under the general direction of the Telecommunications Supervisor or designee and will receive requests for police services and promptly dispatch personnel and equipment in response to emergency calls or provide requested information. Duties will include the operation of the police radio system, radio and recorders, computer terminals, and the periodic testing of communications equipment.

Skills required:

• Must currently possess and maintain, throughout employment a valid driver’s license with an overall good driving record and must be able to successfully complete all required training including National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Experience required:

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year in an equivalent police and/or fire telecommunications center.

Education Required:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school or GED, supplemented by business school courses in typing, data processing, and general office procedures. Must possess the Florida Department of Health Certification for Emergency dispatching

Education Preferred:

• College-level coursework with emphasis in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, or a closely related field; an associate’s or bachelor’s is desirable.

Work hours:

• 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Additional Information:

• Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to a polygraph examination and an extensive background screening.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $26.70 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• equivalent police : 1 year (Required)
• Fire telecommunications center: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27